In this deeply important episode, I share how to stay connected and grounded while witnessing the unprecedented reality of a televised genocide, offering sacred practices and practical tools for processing collective trauma without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed.
This isn't your typical Connection Matters episode, but it might be one of the most important conversations we'll have. I'm sharing how to navigate the collective trauma of witnessing genocide in real-time while staying connected to your own healing and capacity for meaningful action.
Key Themes and Topics:
We explore why witnessing collective trauma affects sensitive beings so deeply, practical ways to stay informed without drowning in despair, and sacred rituals for processing grief while maintaining hope. I share my personal experience working in Gaza, the historical context that helps us understand how we got here, and most importantly - how our individual healing work contributes to collective healing. We'll cover trauma-informed activism, the power of conscious connection over spiritual bypassing, and specific practices for staying grounded while bearing witness to injustice. This episode offers both the hard truths about what's happening in Palestine and concrete tools for transforming overwhelm into conscious action.
Call to Action:
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with others who need this message. Join me for our upcoming online circle for peace on July 13th, and visit my blog page at https://www.leonajohnson.life/staying-awake-without-shutting-down for all of the infomation I shared plus free tools to support your healing journey.
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